Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Carey Lape, PA

Physician Assistant · Waco, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
600 W. STATE HWY 6, Waco, TX 76712
2543136700
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1205121902 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lape from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lape

Dr. Carey Lape is a physician assistant in Waco, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lape performed 209 Medicare services across 184 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lape received a total of $2,384 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lape is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 49% volume in TX $2,384 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
209
Medicare services
Top 49% in TX for physician assistant
184
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~15 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel 37 $10 $70
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) 31 $13 $93
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) 31 $9 $65
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential 30 $7 $40
Basic metabolic blood panel 21 $8 $54
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test 17 $16 $103
Cerebrospinal fluid, or amniotic fluid albumin (protein) level 15 $8 $40
Creatinine test (kidney function) 15 $5 $44
Free thyroxine (T4) test 12 $8 $131
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,384
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $596/year across 4 years
Top 20% in TX for physician assistant
28
Companies
119
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,384 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$330
2023
$504
2022
$540
2021
$1,010

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$373
Novo Nordisk Inc
$315
Dexcom, Inc.
$242
ABBVIE INC.
$174
Lilly USA, LLC
$162
DEXCOM, INC.
$160
AbbVie Inc.
$123
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$122
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$115
Exact Sciences Corporation
$92
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Abbott Laboratories
$42
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Corium, LLC
$36
ITI, Inc.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
PFIZER INC.
$27
Eisai Inc.
$24
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
Seqirus USA Inc
$23
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$16
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Tris Pharma Inc
$15
Biogen, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AREXVY · AUSTEDO · Austedo XR · Azstarys · BEXSERO · BREZTRI · CAPLYTA · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · Cologuard Collection Kit · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DEXCOM G7 GSS (161) · Dayvigo · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Dyanavel XR · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Fluad · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GARDASIL 9 · JARDIANCE · JORNAY PM · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LO LOESTRIN FE · MOUNJARO · Otezla · Ozempic · QELBREE · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VAXELIS · VRAYLAR · Vascepa
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,141 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
74
Per 100K population
28.1
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lape is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of TX peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lape experienced with comprehensive metabolic blood panel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lape performed 37 comprehensive metabolic blood panel services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lape receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lape received a total of $2,384 from 28 companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lape's costs compare to other physician assistants in Waco?
Dr. Lape's average Medicare payment per service is $10. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lape) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →